Paper Maps

Antique map titled 'South America'. Map of South America with attractive topography, surrounded on three sides by text on the history, geography, and economy of the continent. Sh...

This is the “New Census Edition” of Clason’s United States Green Guide. It features two large maps of the United States on a single sheet. The recto map shows the complete road net...

La Terre Sainte, The Holy Land, Tiree Des Memoires De M.De.La Rue. Par N. de Fer. Geographe de Sa Majeste Catoliq et de Monseigneur le Dauphin. Avec Privil du Roi 1703 Detailed map of the Holy Land from Nicholas de Fer's L'Atlas Curieux ou le Monde. East is oriented at the top. MAKER Nicolas de Fer 1646-1720 The French cartographer and engraver, Nicolas de Fer, was a master at creating maps that were works of art. The maps that he published were printed during the Baroque period when the decorative arts were characterized by ornate detail. De Fer’s detailed maps and atlases were valued more for their decorative content than their geographical accuracy. Nicolas de Fer was born in 1646. His father, Antoine de Fer, owned a mapmaking firm. At the age of twelve, Nicolas was apprenticed to a Parisian engraver named Louis Spirinx. The family business was starting to decline when his father died in 1673. Nicolas de Fer’s mother, Genevieve, took over the business after the death of her husband. In 1687 the business was passed on to Nicolas and the profits increased after he took over the firm. Nicolas de Fer was a prolific cartographer who produced atlases and hundreds of single maps. He eventually became the official geographer to King Louis XIV of France and King Philip V...

Circa 1686 Daniel Stoopendaal Map: Biblical Sites from Paradise to Canaan This circa 1686 hand-colored map by Daniel Stoopendaal, titled "De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan," beautifully illustrates the Middle East, extending from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. The map features numerous Biblical locations, such as the Garden of Eden, the wanderings of the Children of Israel, and the story of Jonas and the whale. It is adorned with elaborate decorations, including a banner-style title cartouche and four corner vignettes depicting scenes from Genesis: Paradise, the creation of Adam and Eve, Eve offering the apple, and their expulsion from Eden. The bottom center showcases a dramatic portrayal of Noah's Ark. Measuring 18.3 inches wide by 11.9 inches high, this first state map includes Dutch text on the reverse and is in good condition, with a crisp impression, light toning along the centerfold, and a small chip in the bottom margin. Keywords: - Daniel Stoopendaal map - Biblical map - Garden of Eden - Land of Canaan - Middle East historical map - Noah's Ark map - Adam and Eve - 17th-century Bible...

Antique map titled 'Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur'. This exquisite, early map of Sri Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an...

Title: "Livonia: Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region" Description: This antique map, titled "Livonia," is a detailed representation of the northern Baltic region. Centered on ...

Antique map titled 'A New & Accurate Map of Sweden'. This map covers Sweden and Finland (shown as part of Sweden) as well as parts of modern day Estonia,...

Untitled print of a ruin in Peru. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bildenden Kunst : enthalt...

Title: Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen by Isaak Tirion, 1753 – Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania Description: This is an antique 1753 map titled *Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen*, created by the notable Dutch cartographer and publisher Isaak Tirion. The map showcases the Kingdom of Hungary and the region of Transylvania (referred to as "Zevenbergen") as they appeared in the mid-18th century. Tirion’s maps are well-known for their clarity, precision, and attention to geographic detail, making them highly sought after by collectors of antique maps. This map provides a detailed view of Hungary and Transylvania, including borders, towns, cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. It was created using the latest discoveries and updates of the time and reflects the political landscape of the region, which was part of the Habsburg Empire during a period of territorial changes and consolidations. The map’s borders are highlighted with color to distinguish different regions, and significant cities such as Buda, Pest, and Debrecen are clearly labeled. Isaak Tirion was one of the most prominent Dutch publishers of the 18th century, particularly known for his *Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas* (New and Concise Hand Atlas) series, which included a wide range of maps of Europe and beyond. His works were appreciated for their cartographic accuracy and artistic quality. This map is a valuable piece for collectors interested in 18th-century European maps, particularly those that highlight Central Europe, Hungary, Transylvania, and the Habsburg Empire. It is a fine example of the craftsmanship of Isaak Tirion and offers insight into the historical geography of the region. Condition: Excellent for its age, with finely preserved hand-coloring and wide margins. Slight edge wear typical of maps from this period. Effective keywords that may help attract collectors or enthusiasts interested in historical maps of Hungary, Transylvania, and Central Europe: - Antique map of Hungary - Historical map of Transylvania - 18th-century map of Central Europe - Habsburg Empire map - Isaak Tirion map - Nieuwe Kaart van’t Koninkryk Hongaryen en Zevenbergen - Kingdom of Hungary map...

1851 Map of Independent Tartary "Russia" Ric.r018 A highly decorative 1851 map of Independent Tartary by John Tallis and John Rapkin. Covers the regions between the Caspian Sea and Lake Bakquash and between Russia and Afghanistan. These include the ancient Silk Route kingdoms of Khiva, Tartaria, Kokand, and Bokhara. Today this region roughly includes Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This wonderful map offers a wealth of detail for anyone with an interest in the Central Asian portion of the ancient Silk Road. Identifies various caravan routes, deserts, wells, and stopping points, including the cities of Bokhara and Samarkand. Three vignettes by W. Bragg decorate the map, these including an image of Tartars on a Journey, a horseback Bride Chase, and a tartar camp site. Surrounded by a vine motif border. Engraved by J. Rapkin for John Tallis's 1851 Illustrated Atlas . Tartary Antique Map...

Antique map titled 'Carte générale de l'Europe'. Large map of Europe. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published 1875.

Antique map titled 'Motus Comtarum in Hemispaerio Australi (..)'. This uncommon chart depicts the passage of comets in the southern sky between the years 1530-1704. Centered on the ecliptic poles and shows the constellation figures based on classical mythology, without showing the stars. The paths of dozens of comets are illustrated, eincluding those sighted by Tycho Brahe...

This map, created by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola in 1695, represents the "General Government of Guyenne and Gascony" in southwest France. Cantelli da Vignola was a renowned Italian c...

Antique map titled 'Hondius his Map of Paradise'. Beautiful map of the region bounded by the Holy Land. Syria, Mesopotamia, Chaldea and part of Arabia. W...

This is an antique map titled "Nieuwe Kaart van Tartarie," which translates to "New Map of Tartary." The map was created by Isaak Tirion, a prominent Dutch cartographer and publisher...

Untitled antique print with two views of Cairo, Egypt. 78: Palace of Sultan Gori. 79. Tower and aqueduct. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardst...

John Tallis & Company was renowned for their detailed and ornate maps during the 19th century. Their maps are distinguished by the intricate borders and vignettes that are as informa...

Antique map titled 'Die Antillen'. Old map of the Antilles, it shows Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Cuba. With inset maps of the Lesser Antilles and Havana. This map originate...

Antique print titled 'Eauweck, capitale de Camboye'. Decorative panoramic view of the town of Longvek (or Lavek) in Cambodia. It was the second capital city during the Cambodia's Mid...

Antique map titled 'Province de Constantine'. Old map of the province of Constantine, Algeria. The Department of Constantine existed from 1848 to 1962 and was one of the three admini...

This map, "Asiae I Tab:", features the region corresponding to modern-day Iran and Iraq, intricately depicted in Gerard Mercator's edition of Claudius Ptolemy's "Tabulae Geographicae...

Antique print New Zealand titled 'Gezigt van eene doorboorde Rots in Nieuw-Zeeland'. Antique print depicting a landscape with rock formation,...

Antique map Oceania titled 'Océanie par C.V. Monin'. Old map of Oceania with an inset of New South Wales. Originates from 'Atlas Classique de la Géographie Ancienne (..)'. Artists ...

This original antique map titled "Le Gouvernement de l'Isle de France" represents the Île-de-France region, which historically was one of the provinces of France and contained the ci...

Antique map titled 'Britain as divided under the Saxon Heptarchy'. An antique copper engraving map of England and Wales by Joseph Ellis depicting the period of the Saxon Heptarchy. E...

Antique map titled 'Basse Partie de la Basse Saxe ou sont les Duchés de Sleswick, Holsace, Meckelenbourg et Lauvenbourg (..)'. Original old map of northern Germany, including Schlesw...

This map titled "Guyane" is part of the France Pittoresque series and provides a detailed view of French Guiana along with a plan of the city of Cayenne. Features: - The map showcases the broader region of French Guiana, indicating key rivers, settlements, and the coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. - To the left, there's an inset labeled "Plan de la Ville de Cayenne", which shows the street layout, squares, and main buildings of the capital city, Cayenne. This inset provides a more detailed view of the urban area, highlighting its geometric grid layout near the coast. - The larger map outlines geographical features such as rivers (e.g., Oyapock and Maroni), forests, and territories in the surrounding area, including the neighboring Brazilian Empire...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Koninkryk van Deenemarken (..).' Attractive detailed map showing Denmark and a part of Sweden and Germany. Title in block-style cartouche wit...

A striking, rare map with a cartouche dedicated to Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna. Published by J. Bleau, Amsterdam, 1662. Contemporary coloring.

The map is titled "Île et Banc de Terre-Neuve avec les Îles St. Pierre et Miquelon", depicting Newfoundland and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. It is from the Petit Atlas National series. Features: - The map is divided into two sections: 1. The left side shows Newfoundland (Terre-Neuve) and its surrounding waters, including important locations such as the Île du Cap Breton and Grand Bank fishing areas. 2. The right side focuses on St. Pierre and Miquelon, a French overseas territory near Newfoundland. - Administrative divisions and key geographic features, such as capes, bays, and towns, are labeled on the map. Historical Context: - This map is part of a collection meant to showcase France's overseas colonies and territories, including the small but significant St. Pierre and Miquelon, which has been under French control for centuries and was a critical fishing and trading hub. - The Petit Atlas National series was typically published in the early 19th century, and this map likely dates from the same period, around 1815–1820. Here the text transalated: Here is the translation of the text from French to English: --- **NOTICE.** The islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, the only remaining French possession in this part of America since the loss of Canada, are located a few miles from the southern coast of Newfoundland, which belongs to the English. Their relatively fertile soil is broken up by hills that give rise to small streams. **Grande Miquelon**, the northernmost of the two islands, has a circumference of about 9 to 10 leagues. It offers a convenient port for fishing boats. **Petite Miquelon**, to the south of Grande Miquelon, has a circumference of about 6 leagues. It is well-watered and well-wooded. **Saint Pierre**, to the south-southwest of the two other islands, presents a somewhat similar appearance but is devoid of trees. Although it is the smallest of the three islands, it is the most important due to the size of its harbor, which can accommodate 30 to 40 ships of various sizes, and because of its favorable coastline for the preparation, preservation, and export of cod. On its eastern coast, at the bottom of a beautiful bay, lies the town of Saint Pierre, the only notable settlement on the three islands. It is the residence of a naval officer who, under the title of Commander, governs the colony. The permanent population is about 2,000 souls, of which 800 reside in Saint Pierre. However, sailors come to the islands from the coasts of Brittany and Normandy during the cod fishing season on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In 1833, it was estimated that about 14,000 sailors were employed in this fishery, and the purchase of supplies required by the colony was valued at over one million francs. --- This translation reflects the original notice describing the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, with details about their geography, population, and economic activities related to the fishing industry. People searching for maps or information about Newfoundland and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon use the following keywords: 1. Newfoundland map...

This map titled "La Guadeloupe et ses Dépendances" (Guadeloupe and its Dependencies) is from a Petit Atlas National series, focusing on the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe, Ma...

Antique map titled 'Mansfeldiae Comitatus Descriptio'. Original antique map of the region of Mansfeld, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Shows the area between Halle a. d. Saale, Aschersleben,...

Antique map titled 'Naauwkeurige Kaart van 'T Keizerryk Japan (..).' Attractive detailed map of Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie...

Title: Asiae Peninsula sive Asia Intra Taurum by Christoph Weigel, Circa 1720 – Decorative Antique Map of Cyprus and Asia Minor Description: Thi...

Title: Rare 1864 Civil War Era Map of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana Description: This captivating antique map, titled "Johnson's Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana," was pu...

Antique map titled 'Verein-Staaten von Nord-America, Mexico, Yucatan u.a.'. Very detailed map of the United States of America showing the ...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Germanie et les diferents Etats ou ses Peuples ont porté leurs conquestes'. Original antique map of Europe stretching from northern Africa to the Balt...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Nottinghamshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Nottinghamshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atla...

This map, titled "Novam Hanc Territorii Francofurtensis Tabulam," is an exquisite hand-colored engraved map from around 1663, created by the renowned cartographers J. and C. Blaeu of...

Pair antique Italian maps of the North American Eastern Seaboard. Late 18th early 19th century original Italian documentation of the East Coast of the United States from Passamaquadd...

Wonderful scroll map of Lincolnshire By Captain Armstrong, 1778 Copper plate engraving on paper laid on canvas Original ebonized wood frame with lovely t...

Antique map titled 'Carte des l'Égypte'. Large map of Egypt. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur....

Title: Huum opp. condrusorum caput (...) Anno partae salutis 1574. **Type:** Print (Colored Copper Engraving) **Year:** Circa 1580 **Technique:** Colored Copper Engraving **Medium:...

This stunning 1882 'Antique Map of The World in Hemispheres' showcases an exquisite blend of cartographic precision and artistic elegance. Crafted under the watchful eye of W.G. Blac...

Chart of Nantucket Harbor from 1907 by cartographer George W. Eldridge. The chart shows the channel passing by the jetty into the harbor, by Brant Point to Steamboat Wharf. Also show...

Antique map titled 'Partie Meridionale Des Etats de Castille (..)'. Decorative and highly detailed map of the southern part of Castile, Spain, including a decorative cartouche. Publi...

Old print of a Hungarian peasant. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Hereditary States of the House of Austria' by William Miller. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by William Ellis.

The print is signed by the artist "S. Mynde sc." in the lower right corner. This suggests that the maker of the print is Samuel Mynde, a known engraver from the 18th century. His wor...

Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt Rom/wie sie under Keyser Vespasiano und zu Plinii zeiten gewesen'. Woodcut of ancient Rome. This print originates from Munster's Cosmographi...

The Travel Sale: Natural History and Maps. November 2001: Sotheby's London. 1st Ed softcover. Lots 1-16; New Zealand 17-22; China Trade and Far East Asia 23-51; India 52-74; Africa 7...

Antique map titled 'Oregon'. Original antique map of Oregon, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. Publish...

This map, titled "Guyane" (French Guiana), is part of the Petit Atlas National series, focusing on French colonies. Here are the key elements of the map and its context: Features: -...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Antilles Francoises et des Isles Voisines'. Original antique map of the French Antilles, covering an area stretching from Guadeloupe in the north to Gre...

Antique map titled 'Die Staaten von Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana & Alabama'. Detailed map of the region, which includes the Florida Panhandle. Shows many roads, rivers, forts, etc...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Norfolk from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Norfolk, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'N...

Antique print titled ‘Chief Temple Hakodadi‘. View of the chief temple in Hakodate, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the Chin...

Antique map titled 'Schuine Ronde Aard-Bolle waar van 't Middelpunt is Amsterdam (..)'. Interesting double hemisphere world map on polar projections. In North America, there is a large Island of California. Australia and New Zealand are shown with incomplete coastlines. The map contains six smaller astronomical...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Cornwall from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Cornwall, England. With inset map of the Scilly Islands. Engraved by John Cary. Originate...

Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and part of Florida. With inset maps of the southern ...

Antique map titled 'L'Empire des Turcs'. Old map of the Turkish Empire with an inset of the North African regions. Originates from 'Atlas Nouveau Portatif' by G.L. le Rouge. Artis...